Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Studies Education
Beginning Ph. D. students can demonstrate the competencies through previous course-work in conjunction with an oral interview with social studies education faculty about that course-work. Among the courses that could demonstrate competency include those in:
- History of Social Studies Education
- Theories of Social Studies Education
- Measurement and Research Design
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Learning Theories
- Multicultural Education
- Social Foundations of Education
- Teaching and Learning
- Curriculum Theory
- International Education
- Content courses drawn from the disciplines (e.g., advanced courses in economics, history, geography, political science, etc.)